SAT, FEBRUARY 8 FAMILY ART PROJECT: HEARTS, FLOWERS AND LOVE BIRDS
Breathe
in the fragrance of greenhouse flowers, enjoy their colorful blooms and
learn about cuddly winter doves. Using the wintry inspiration of Wave
Hill, make your own lovely, lacy, feathery and flowerful Valentine’s Day
cards. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM–1PM
SAT, FEBRUARY 8 TAI CHI CHUAN
Quiet
like a mountain, moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle
movements based on images found in nature. In this beginner-level class, Irving Yee,
a member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School, introduces students to
the internal martial arts and promotes an awareness of its benefits.
Winter sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $25/Wave Hill Member $15.
Registration opens online and onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center.
(Reservations may not be made by telephone.) Online registration closes
at 8AM on the day of this session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday
before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drops-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a
Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front
gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM
SAT, FEBRUARY 8 WOODWORKING: WAVE HILL CHAIR WORKSHOP—DAY ONE
Wave
Hill’s inspirational landscape is complemented by the iconic Wave Hill
chair. In this two-day workshop, construct your own Wave Hill Chair
under the guidance of master carpenter and Wave Hill Director of
Facilities Frank Perrone. Participants receive step-by-step
instructions; no previous carpentry skills required. Attendance required
at both sessions, on December 8 and 9. Space is limited! $230/$210 Wave Hill Member. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.439.3200 x251.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM–4PM
SAT, FEBRUARY 8 WINTER WORKSPACE WORKSHOP: WAVE HILL WINTER IN 3-D
Gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Evie McKenna’s
creative process and explore the winter landscape as a source of
inspiration. The artist gives an introduction to the basics of
photography, including composition, light, form and a brief history of
3-D techniques. Participants will take digital photographs of the
landscape and learn how to transform these into eye-popping 3-D images.
Each participant must bring their own camera or camera phone; all other
materials are provided. Workshops are open to all visitors ages 12 and over when accompanied by an adult. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1–4PM
SUN, FEBRUARY 9 BIRDING WALK
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes
his extensive knowledge of bird species and their behaviors on these
captivating walks. Wave Hill’s garden setting overlooking the Hudson
River flyway provides the perfect habitat for native and migrating
birds. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Birders of all levels welcome! Severe weather cancels. For weather-related updates call 718.549.3200 x 245 by 8AM
the day of the walk. Free with admission to the grounds. (NYC Audubon
Members enjoy two-for-one admission.) Registration recommended, online
at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM
SUN, FEBRUARY 9 FAMILY ART PROJECT: HEARTS, FLOWERS AND LOVE BIRDS
Breathe
in the fragrance of greenhouse flowers, enjoy their colorful blooms and
learn about cuddly winter doves. Using the wintry inspiration of Wave
Hill, make your own lovely, lacy, feathery and flowerful Valentine’s Day
cards. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM–1PM
SUN, FEBRUARY 9 HATHA YOGA
Reduce
stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to
mind, body and spirit with a yoga practice. Classes are led by Yoga for
Bliss director Neem Dewji and other certified instructors. Ms.
Dewji is certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for
Health Foundation, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute, NYC. All
levels welcome. Winter sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $25/Wave
Hill Member $15. Registration opens online and onsite at the Perkins
Visitor Center. (Reservations may not be made by telephone.) Online
registration closes at 8AM on the day of this session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday
before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drops-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a
Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front
gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
SUN, FEBRUARY 9 WOODWORKING: WAVE HILL CHAIR WORKSHOP—DAY TWO
Wave
Hill’s inspirational landscape is complemented by the iconic Wave Hill
chair. In this two-day workshop, construct your own Wave Hill Chair
under the guidance of master carpenter and Wave Hill Director of
Facilities Frank Perrone. Participants receive step-by-step
instructions; no previous carpentry skills required. Attendance required
at both sessions, on December 8 and 9. Space is limited! $230/$210 Wave Hill Member. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.439.3200 x251.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM–NOON
SUN, FEBRUARY 9 MEDITATION
This
fall, take a moment to release stress and reconnect with your inner
self while practicing meditation. Each session includes instruction in
simple techniques followed by 20 to 30 minutes of meditation. Classes
are led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other certified
instructors. All levels welcome. Winter sessions are held indoors.
Session fee: $25/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration opens online and
onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. (Reservations may not be made by
telephone.) Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of this session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday
before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drops-ins will be
accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present a
Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front
gate.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM
SUN, FEBRUARY 9 GARDEN LECTURE: BEATRIX FARRAND AND THE GARDEN AT BELLEFIELD
Beatrix
Farrand was one of America’s most revered early landscape architects
and a pioneer of innovative design during the first half of the 20th
century. Very few of her gardens remain intact, but one of her existing
gems is right here in the Hudson Valley. Anne Cleves Symmes,
Horticulturist for the Beatrix Farrand Garden Association, describes the
two-decade-long process of restoring Bellefield, Farrand’s secret
garden in Hyde Park, NY. The formal garden has been fully restored to
its former glory and plans are underway to recreate the surrounding Wild
Garden with its informal layout of trees, shrubs and flowering bulbs.
Registration recommended, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 1PM
SUN, FEBRUARY 9
GARDEN & CONSERVATORY HIGHLIGHTS WALK Join us for an hour-long tour
of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
MON, FEBRUARY 10
Closed to the public.
A
28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River
and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and
legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views,
and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs
in horticulture, education and the arts.
HOURS Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM—4:30PM. Closes 5:30PM, March 15—October 31.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free all day on Tuesdays in February. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Programs are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.
DIRECTIONS
– Getting here is easy! Located only 3o minutes from midtown Manhattan,
Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate
and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the 242
nd
Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available
for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with
continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot
and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at
www.wavehill.org/visit/.
